Courses SS24

Form, geometry and material are inseparable aspects in the art of structural design. Bringing these building blocks together means approaching the contemporary challenges of structural design in an efficient and sustainable way. The goal at dos is to teach the cross-material fundamentals of structural design and building construction.

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WEarth It!

The seminar "WEarth it! Horizontally tensioned earth" aims to delve into the foundational aspects of the construction material earth, exploring its limitations and advancing the development of horizontally engaging structural elements through its combination with wood. . More info...

Form & Structure

In the seminar "Form and Structure” special topics within structural design, such as form finding, optimization and complex geometries will be treated. More info...

Rise Above

Designing an observation tower usually involves close collaboration between architects and civil engineers. Such a task awaits you in this interdisciplinary seminar: in "Rise Above," the design of a timber observation tower is tackled in collaboration with students of civil engineering. More info...

Building & Structure

In the Building & Structure seminar the functional and effective modes of structural design are examined in more detail, especially with the specific study of the applicability of the materials' timber, steel and concrete. More Info...